Rear facing is just safer :)

In the US, the requirements for Rear facing carseats is 1 year and 20lbs, but there have been talks of them changing it to 2 years rear facing.
Article of possible change

There is no doubt that rear facing is safer. Here a few links about the safety of rear facing as long as possible.
Carseat.se
Benefits of Rear Facing
CPSafety Article

In Sweden, the rear facing requirement is 4 years old. Since Sweden changed the law so that all children have to be rear facing until they are 4 years old, there has been a zero death rate in that age group in a frontal collision (the most common type of collision).

Both of my girls are still rear facing and are perfectly comfortable. Plus, they know no other way, so for the short trips we take around town I want them to be as safe as possible. It's certainly something to think about for those who have little ones who are approaching 1 yr / 20lbs. Just research it yourself and make the decision that makes you comfortable!

Happy & safe driving to all!!!!